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AAY Al Ghaidah International Airport
Al Ghaidah International Airport (IATA: AAY, ICAO:OYGD) is located in the city of Al Ghaidah, Yemen.

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IATA Code

AAY

ICAO Code

OYGD

Name

Al Ghaidah International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Yemen (YE)

City

Al Ghaidah

Latitude

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Longitude

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Airport Overview

Al Ghaidah International Airport（AAY） is a regional airport serving Al Ghaydah in south-eastern Yemen. The supplied airport record describes it as a domestic, medium-sized facility located approximately 3 km or less from the city, with a longest runway of 2,700 metres. For international forwarders, its practical role is primarily regional access rather than a confirmed high-volume cargo gateway. Our service team treats each shipment as a pre-approved movement: operating carrier, route, customs acceptance, security conditions, handling capability and local delivery arrangements must be confirmed before cargo is released.

Airport name	Al Ghaidah International Airport
IATA / ICAO	AAY / OYGD
Country / city	Yemen / Al Ghaydah
Airport profile	Regional and primarily domestic airport serving the Al Ghaydah area
Longest runway	2,700 m, according to the supplied airport record

Key Highlights

Regional access Pre-confirmed uplift Limited cargo certainty Security-sensitive routing

Al Ghaidah International Airport should be planned as a regional destination with limited confirmed scheduled cargo capacity.
The short distance to Al Ghaydah supports local delivery planning, but road access, security and consignee availability require shipment-specific confirmation.
International consignments may require connection through a suitable regional gateway; the actual gateway, carrier and transit plan must be confirmed at booking.
Large runway length does not by itself confirm freighter operations, cargo terminal equipment, night handling or acceptance of special cargo.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team does not assume the presence of dedicated cargo infrastructure from runway data alone. The following points must be checked with the operating carrier, appointed ground handler and local authorities before booking:

General cargo handling: Confirm whether the selected flight accepts commercial cargo, the available build-up method, cargo acceptance location and any weight or piece limitations.
Cold-chain cargo: Do not presume refrigerated storage, cool-room access, dry ice replenishment or temperature monitoring. Use validated packaging and obtain written handling confirmation.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance of lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, fuel-related products and other regulated articles must be checked against the carrier’s current approval and handling capability.
Customs and security: Confirm cargo presentation, inspection arrangements, document submission method and whether customs processing is available for the intended movement.
Pickup and delivery: Arrange consignee-side unloading, vehicle access and local delivery in advance; airport-side acceptance does not guarantee door delivery capacity.

Routes & Transit Times

For international freight, our team normally evaluates a confirmed regional-gateway connection rather than assuming a direct international service from Al Ghaidah International Airport.
Possible routing choices depend on current carrier schedules, aircraft type, security approvals, available belly capacity and the acceptance status of the connecting airport.
Transit time can be extended by limited flight frequency, missed connections, cargo re-screening, customs inspection, document corrections, weather and changes in the local operating environment.
We provide a shipment-specific routing proposal only after confirming the operating carrier, connection point, cargo cut-off, transfer responsibility and final-mile arrangements.

Planning rule: Do not quote a fixed transit time or named airline to the buyer until uplift and transfer space have been confirmed in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Al Ghaydah and nearby communities in south-eastern Yemen, subject to road, security and consignee-access conditions.
Suitable shipment profiles: Time-sensitive documents, spare parts, small commercial consignments, project-support items and relief-related supplies may be considered after carrier approval.
High-control commodities: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, dangerous goods and valuable cargo require dedicated pre-checks for temperature control, permits, security and handling.
Oversized or heavy cargo: Acceptance depends on aircraft payload, loading equipment, package dimensions, pavement restrictions and the confirmed ground handler; runway length alone is not sufficient evidence of capability.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Obtain the operating carrier’s cargo cut-off and acceptance location for the actual flight. Local cut-off practices may differ from those at major international hubs.
Documentation: Prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee contact details, permits and any end-use or commodity documentation requested by the carrier or authorities.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, temperature-sensitive goods, live animals and valuable cargo must be declared before booking; never describe a controlled commodity as general cargo.
Security and delivery: Expect possible additional screening or inspection. The consignee should be ready with identification, customs documents, unloading equipment and a secure collection plan.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS information, package dimensions, gross weight, piece count, value, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting a rate.
For fragile, temperature-sensitive or high-value cargo, use packaging suitable for handling delays and obtain written confirmation of storage and transfer conditions.
Build schedule flexibility into the commercial plan and keep a gateway alternative available when direct uplift, transfer space or local delivery cannot be confirmed.
For oversized, dangerous or government-controlled shipments, provide technical documents and permits before cargo reaches the airport; late disclosure can result in refusal, return or re-routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Al Ghaidah International Airport receive international air cargo?

It should not be assumed. Our team first confirms the actual operating flight, carrier cargo approval, customs process, security requirements and transfer plan. If direct acceptance is unavailable, we evaluate a regional-gateway solution.

Can I book a fixed transit time to Al Ghaydah?

Only after uplift and the complete routing are confirmed. Regional frequency, connection availability, inspections and local delivery conditions can materially change the final transit time.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Acceptance is commodity- and flight-specific. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing and declaration documents, while our team verifies carrier approval and handling capability before tender.

Is temperature-controlled handling available?

Do not rely on assumed cold-storage capacity. We require confirmation of storage, transfer and monitoring arrangements and may recommend validated thermal packaging or an alternative gateway.

What should the consignee prepare for collection?

The consignee should arrange identity and customs documents, local transport, unloading resources and a secure receiving location. Airport-side cargo release does not automatically include final-mile delivery.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, country, city, airport description, approximate city distance and 2,700 m runway figure are based on the airport record supplied for this page. No unsupported cargo-terminal area, throughput, airline schedule, handling certification, opening hours or transit-time figure has been added.

For code and aviation-reference verification, our team may consult the official domains of the iata.org and the icao.int. Current flight acceptance, customs procedures, security conditions, carrier schedules and local handling arrangements remain subject to confirmation from the operating carrier, appointed handler and relevant authorities.

Operational boundary: The supplied longitude and latitude fields are zero values and are therefore not presented as a verified airport coordinate. All shipment planning should be validated against the live booking and local operating conditions.